President's Report 2013

P R E S IDE NT’S R E PORT 13 20 From the President

Dear Friends,

Fifty years ago, Quinsigamond Community College enrolled its first class of Worcester area residents – approximately 300 students – in borrowed space at Photo: Amy Yanover Amy Photo: Holy Cross College. Today, we are light years from our humble beginnings but very grateful indeed to be able to recognize and honor our past.

This report celebrates our triumphs and also looks back at some of the highlights of the entire 50 years of our existence – an exciting and nostalgic trip “We are proud to continue down memory lane.

to offer affordable, We are also proud to take note of how well integrated high-quality education we are within our community, supporting those to the residents of our who need us by continuing to provide an affordable, community. first-rate education.

Our future is incredibly bright as well. With expansions The efforts of our faculty into downtown Worcester and at our main location on and staff to put students West Boylston Street, we continue to develop and grow, first is the cornerstone always with the same goal - to provide students with the of our success.” best opportunities for education, growth and prosperity.

We have much to be thankful for and to celebrate. Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Gail Carberry President

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Josh Martin

Editor/Writer

Cherie Ronayne

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PUBLICATION DESIGN

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Published by QCC celebrated a milestone this year – Quinsigamond Community College 670 West Boylston Street the 50th anniversary of the first day of classes Worcester, MA 01606 508.853.2300 • www.QCC.edu on SEPTEMBER 30, 1963

CC’s past and present is a rich and varied tapestry Table of Contents Q woven with bright students, optimistic faculty QCC Through the Decades 4 and institutional success at every corner; QCC’s future

50 Uplifting Moments promises to be just as bright, successful, colorful and from 2013 8 optimistic. This report is a look at that tapestry with past Meet the Guardians 33 and present milestones leading to the historic institution Board/Foundation 38 that QCC is today. Financials 39

3 60sThrough the Decades... 1960s 1970s

On December 15, 1961, The 70’s paved the way the MA Board of Regional for more growth and Community Colleges positive change for QCC. approved the application The historic move to by the Worcester Area Chamber of Commerce the West Boylston Street for a college in location happened on January 27, 1971 Worcester. for approximately 900 students.

The doors opened for the first classes at QCC in September of 1963, with 278 students and 18 faculty members. The first President of QCC was Paul Preus. In June 1965, Also in 1971, candidates from the Law QCC celebrated Enforcement and Civil Technology programs its first graduating received their degrees. class with 44 candidates including students in Liberal Arts, Business Administration In 1973, celebrated author and professor and Secretarial and Engineering. at Boston University, Isaac Asimov, delivered QCC’s Commencement address. In December 1967, Accreditation by and In 1977, Dr. Donald J. Donato became membership in the New the second President of QCC. England Association of Colleges and Secondary In 1979, the first students from Schools was awarded. the Data Processing In 1968, the first program graduated, students from the Nursing along with the first Program graduated. night-only students.

In 1969, the first students from the Electronic Technologists program graduate.

4 President’s Report 2013 80s 90s 1990s

Dr. Clifford S. QCC reports the Peterson becomes largest enrollment the third President in the state’s of QCC in 1980. community college system in 1990. In November 1981, QCC became a member of the Massachusetts The Academic Community College Association. Skills Center is constructed in In January 1984, 1992. the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship Sandra Kurtinitis takes the was approved. helm as QCC’s fourth President in 1995. The Certificate Program in Emergency Medical The Associate in Applied Technician/Paramedic Arts Degree Program in Training in the Division Graphic Design and Illustration of Health and Human was approved in 1993. Services was approved in May of 1986. An Honors Program is established in 1999. In June 1986, the Certificate Program in Business Data Processing, Accounting and Small Business Management was approved, as well as the Certificate Program in Infant-Toddler training, offered in Early Childhood in collaboration with UMass Medical School, to prepare home day care providers for licensure.

In December 1986, the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Services Technology was approved.

President’s Report 2013 5 90sThrough the Decades... 2000s 00s

In 2004, the College opened The Harrington Learning Center, which contains the Alden Library and the Fuller Student Center, a 56,000-square foot, three-story, state-of-the-art, comprehensive academic and media center.

Dr. Gail E. Carberry is named fifth QCC president in 2006 through the present.

In 2008, QCC’s new mascot, the Wyvern was born. The Wyvern is a mythical, winged dragon that is the guardian and protector of our sister city, Worcester, England. The Wyvern can be seen on many QCC items and is primarily used for sports and non-scholastic event collateral.

The addition of its first official satellite location in2009 in Southbridge and a subsequent location at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, now bring opportunities for residents in South County and Metrowest, respectively. 2010s From 2009 to 2013, QCC was nominated for four Bellwether Awards, which recognize outstanding and innovative programs and practices that successfully lead community colleges into the future.

QCC is one of the fastest growing community colleges in the U.S. according to Community College Week who gave QCC a top spot in their 2010 list.

In recent years, Engineering students increased from 70 to over 300 students .

QCC secured a $20 million grant to transform workforce curricula and delivery mechanisms in 2011.

In 2012 , QCC improved the West Boylston Street location by renovating the former Assumption College chapel into a first-class mathematics center.

2013 saw the passage of a landmark policy to be SmokeFree instituted in Fall Semester 2013. QCC is proud to provide a learning environment that matches and promotes the highest health standards as local businesses and organizations in our service area.

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1 Commencement 2013

On May 24, QCC honored the largest graduating class in its history, awarding Associate Degrees or certificates to 1,315 graduates. QCC has embraced the “Obama Challenge” and is on track to double the number of graduates ahead of schedule!

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QCC Recognized by U.S. Department of Labor 2 (DOL) and Manufacturing Institute

QCC’s Manufacturing Technology program was selected as an innovative best practice for Occupations and Skills Standards by the U.S. DOL. QCC’s Manufacturing Technology Certificate (MPC) was recently endorsed by the Manufacturing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The M-List distinguishes quality manufacturing education and training programs that are a preferred source of talent for manufacturing employers.

NEASC Visit

QCC underwent a comprehensive evaluation 4 visit in November by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Commission is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. QCC has been accredited by the Commission since 1967 and was Strategic Plan Initiatives last reviewed in 2003. 3 Progress Effectively Accreditation by the New England Three years into the current QCC Strategic Plan, a Association significant culture change has taken hold and is encompasses the effectively advancing major strategic initiatives. This entire institution. forward momentum has necessitated a revision and update. Revised goals and priorities include The exit feedback from the visiting NEASC Enrollment Optimization, Maximizing Retention and team was positive, including high praise for QCC’s Completions, Technology, Information and Finances, current student-centered retention efforts. and Organizational Alignment and Effectiveness.

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6 Adult Basic Education and GED Program Numbers Rise QCC Commonwealth Honors In the past academic year, QCC’s 5 Program Benefits Ambitious Students GED program had 93 students, 56% of whom received the GED. QCC’s Commonwealth Honors Program (CHP) is accredited by the Thirty-three percent of those Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. It is part of an students are currently enrolled integrated, collaborative system-wide network of honors programs. in Future Focus, QCC’s Transition Currently, there are 125 students participating in QCC’s program, to College program. The current advised by Susan MacPherson, Professor of English and Chair for the Future Focus freshman class is state-wide Commonwealth Honors Council. The program challenges comprised of 81% of QCC’s and motivates academically talented students to develop to their GED graduates! fullest potential. Also in the past academic year, 300 Benefits include smaller class sizes, scholarships, experiential learning students passed the GED exam; and acceptance to any MA public higher education institution. Many 52 participated in a traditional CHP graduates have received significant scholarships, including graduation ceremony held in their two recent graduates who recently received $57,000 and $90,000 honor at the QCC Worcester scholarships to Cornell University. location on West Boylston Street.

10 President’s Report 2013 7 QCC Partners with Business Community to Add Relevant New Transfer Articulations Six new transfer agreements with Fitchburg State University signed by QCC and FSU officials in October, will allow for progression to baccalaureate degrees in

Interdisciplinary Studies with Architect’s Renderings Business Administration Minor (Tech Sales) at FSU. The new articulations include:

• Computer Systems Engineering Technology • Electronics Technology Biomedical Instrumentation 8 Here We Grow Again! • Electronics Technology Electronics Technician QCC’s explosive growth coupled with dedication to STEM education • Electromechanical has necessitated new construction at the West Boylston Street Technology Career location. The proposed, new “Science and Technology Building” has • Electromechanical Technology Transfer advanced through the Division of Capital Asset Management and • Manufacturing Technology Maintenance (DCAMM) to architectural design. The firm, Perry Dean Rogers Partners Architects of Boston, has completed an initial set of The agreements will be in 3-D renderings giving a visual of the new building in its proposed effect until 2016. location on campus. Construction is due to kick off late in 2014.

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Innovative Student 9 Recovery Model Implemented

In June 2013, QCC initiated an advising model where faculty advisors personally called returning students who had not registered for the Fall semester.

The goal was to maintain enrollment status for approximately 2,500 students in good standing from Spring 2013 for the following Fall semester.

Greater High School Presence Leads to Enrollment Increases Through focused initiatives to reach out to greater numbers of high school students, QCC is seeing an increase in non-traditional population enrollment.

Additionally, more aggressive recruitment for the DHE’s Dual Enrollment program reached new sources of student populations. Among the initiatives, QCC’s Gateway to College and the Twelfth Year program have also seen a rise in student enrollment.

12 President’s Report 2013 11 Emporium Models for Math classes and Math Boot Camps Improve Student Success Rates QCC’s design and implementation of both Math Boot Camps and Emporium Models for mathematics classes have been highly successful. The models emphasize self-based learning and student mastery in individualized math courses.

The program was funded by the Vision Project Performance Incentive Fund Grant. As a result of the new initiative, 57% of participants passed MAT 095 and 47% passed MAT 095 and subsequently passed MAT 099. 12 QCC’s Summer Programs Continue to Build Community Relationships and Advance STEM Initiatives QCC continues to provide its highly innovative and successful Summer Camp programs for local K-12 students.

A group of 50 Worcester Public School Students participated in Summer Camps for both Advanced Robotics Intensive (ARI) and Technology Academy for girls in July 2013.

The final day of both camps culminated in an opportunity for campers to demonstrate their new skills to their families.

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QCC Outreach 13 Messaging is Everywhere

Institutional Communications has multiple advertising messages running currently to enhance recruitment efforts. Two different :30-second commercials can be seen on Charter and Comcast cable networks as well as movie screens in our service area. Radio spots are also scheduled for WAAF, WXLO, WCRN and WTAG. 15 To view all Wyvern media, visit www.QCC.edu/wyvern-media. Grainger Foundation In addition to the broadcast messaging, mailings are underway highlighting QCC’s six accelerated certificate programs to capture Donates $10,000 to more potential students. QCC Foundation In November, the Grainger Foundation awarded $10,000 Worcester Business Journal Publishes to QCC’s Foundation in Special Connections Issue 14 support of the college’s Through a partnership with Advanced Manufacturing the Worcester Business Journal, and Electromechanical a special 50th Anniversary Volume 9 Issue 1 Technology programs. edition of QCC’s Connections This is the second was published in December. consecutive year that The issue is a retrospective the Grainger Foundation covering QCC’s first 50 years awarded QCC $10,000 for to today. equipment. Coordinators QCC Turns 50 and professors from both Highlights in the issue include: programs thanked Grainger • Local government for the award and expressed proclamations recognizing the college’s what it means to be able Golden Anniversary to offer state-of-the art • An historic timeline equipment to their students. • QCC’s 50 Years of Guardians award program

14 President’s Report 2013 16 New North Wing Dedicated

In January 2013, QCC dedicated its newly renovated North Wing on the main campus. The event formally unveiled seven state-of-the-art developmental math labs, classrooms and space for Trio Student Support Services. The renovation was funded by donations made through the QCC Foundation as well as by federal stimulus funding. The labs deliver new instructional methods developed through Performance Incentive grant funding from the Department of Higher Education.

Pictured left to right: Congressman James McGovern; State Senator Michael Moore; Ronald Josephson, Quinsigamond Community College Board of Trustees and QCC Foundation Board of Directors; James Harrington, QCC Foundation Lifetime Director; Mark Fuller; QCC President Gail Carberry; Dale Allen, Vice President for Community Engagement (rear); State Commissioner of Higher Education Richard Freeland; Roland Gauthier, QCC Foundation Lifetime Director.

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17 QCC Recognizes 50 Years of Guardians

At the Gala 50th Anniversary celebration on September 30, (the same day in 1963 that classes began) the 50 Years of Guardians Program was introduced. The honorary program seeks to identify 50 individuals who exemplify the Wyvern spirit in their personal and professional lives – protecting the integrity of the community and lifting others around them, transforming the collective future for the better.

The first ten Guardians were introduced at the evening’s festivities and the remaining 40 will be unveiled at future events throughout 2014. Watch for additional Guardians to be announced in the coming months. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else who embodies the Guardian protector qualities, or for more information, please visit http://www.50Guardians.com.

Honored Guardians pictured left to right: Miguel Lopez, Michael Moore, Iris Cotto, Ronald Josephson, Brenda Safford, Shawn Sanders, Florence LeClair, Tammy Murray and Eric Dunphy (rear). Missing: Sandra Laney.

16 President’s Report 2013 Helping Our Heroes Transition from Enlistment to Enrollment.

New Office of 18 Veteran Affairs Opened College Investigates QCC’s mission to provide multi-layer and wrap- Expansion at QCC around support services to a growing population 19 Southbridge of student veterans was realized in April. Since its establishment in 2009, QCC Southbridge This unique model, the only one of its kind in has consistently increased its enrollment the area, allows the needs of the student veteran every semester. As a result, space is at a to be met by one office ensuring a seamless premium and expansion is on the horizon. transition from applying for Financial Aid to QCC has begun developing new partnerships, Career and Academic Advising, registration for expanding programming in the manufacturing classes and straight through graduation as they technology, and other curricula. Business and navigate their path to complete certificate and political leaders have shown positive support degree programs. for the proposed endeavor.

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QCC Awarded 20 MA Life Sciences Grant

Quinsigamond Community College received a $310,000 capital grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) to boost its life sciences program.

The grant will be used to update 2,000 square feet of outdated lab space. The renovations will allow QCC to double the number of students enrolled in 21 biotechnology and biomedical courses from 100 to 200 students over the next TRIO Student Services three years. Has Successful Two Years The TRIO Student Services program has celebrated The grant directly supports QCC’s its second consecutive year of success. In serving ongoing commitment to deliver high 156 students, the program exceeded the persistence quality, state-of-the-art biotechnology objective by 4% and 99% of the 156 students remained and biomedical engineering education in good academic standing. to QCC students.

18 President’s Report 2013 Nine to Shine – a New Program Designed 22 for Student Success

This fall, QCC launched a specialized advising strategy for students who placed into both developmental math and English. Students are directed to take nine credits with a focus on strengthening core English and math skills as well as strategies for college success.

Nine to Shine ONE Semester • NINE Credits • One bright future!

24 Renewed Focus on Arts Foundation Golf Tournament QCC is actively pursuing a new Increases Net Revenues 23 Performing Arts program and has a committee of faculty currently The QCC Foundation held its 16th Annual Golf Classic, Driving for in discussions on the subject. Scholarships, on September 16. Transfer bridges to Worcester State Twenty-four teams turned out to play at its new venue, Cyprian University are being explored in Keyes in Boylston. music and visual arts. One hundred and twelve golfers participated. A number of new In support of this initiative, QCC is sponsors attended including Vector Marketing Corporation, whose currently featuring 18 works of art by team flew in from Pennsylvania to play (pictured above with faculty, staff, students and alumni, President Gail Carberry). selected by a juried panel in the new North Wing. (Digital photograph More than 90 silent auction and raffle items were donated, including above is by student, John Ridell and is artwork from QCC’s Children’s School (also pictured above). included in the exhibit.)

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QCC Hosts Iraqi Visitors In October, QCC hosted a group of 11 Iraqi College 25 Administrators and Educators at the West Boylston Street location. Among the key objectives of the visit were to orient participants to the higher education system in the U.S. and to connect participants with higher education faculty and administrators for exploration of potential opportunities for research, collaboration and student and faculty exchanges. QCC’s student body is well-known for its diversity; students from Syria and Pakistan attended the event.

Boot Camps Boost 26 Math and English Skills

Math and English Boot Camps, funded by the Mini-Grant Awarded to Vision Project Performance Incentive Fund Grant, 27 QCC Engineering Students are proving to be successful. Boot Camps offered to At the 2013 New England Campus Sustainability Worcester Public School students have resulted in Forum in Boston on September 20, Professor an increase in students testing into college-level Vincent DiTaranto’s engineering students were math and English courses. Early data shows that awarded a $1,000 mini-grant for their project participants in the contextualized writing courses proposal on alternative energy generation. were 22 percent more confident about their writing skills and more engaged and focused on Out of the six colleges that won mini-grants, their work. QCC was the only two-year college.

20 President’s Report 2013 Architect’s Rendering Downtown Worcester Expansion Will House New 28 Healthcare and Workforce Development Center

In February, QCC announced plans to lease a 70,000 square foot facility in downtown Worcester that Among the advantages to the expansion: will be renovated to house a new Healthcare and • QCC can continue to support the Workforce Development Center. local economy • Alleviating significant congestion at the The new location on Franklin Street in the former West Boylston Street location Telegram and Gazette building will allow QCC to relocate and expand its Allied Health programs, • Being located in the heart of Worcester with access to clinical and internship sites as well as offer expanded Workforce Development and Training, Adult Basic Education and English • Close proximity to bus routes as a Second Language programs.

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QCC Hosts Annual 30 Corporate Breakfast Business leaders, elected officials from Central Massachusetts, members of the Board of Trustee and QCC faculty and staff gathered at QCC’s Annual Corporate Breakfast in March to address the topic, “Working Together to Develop Talent for Today’s Innovation, Economy and Workforce” at the Worcester Senior Center.

Students from the Hospitality and Recreation 29 Management program handled logistics and catered the event with an impressive menu.

QCC Student Selected for Corporate partners spoke positively about 29 Who Shine Award student interns from QCC. Charles Whitfield Bleakney IV, was selected as QCC’s 2013 Honoree QCC Meets Workforce Demands to the MA Department of Higher 31 with New Programs Education’s Annual “Twenty-Nine In response to increased workforce Who Shine” Student Recognition demand, QCC has added four new Program at the State House. Healthcare certificate programs Mr. Bleakney is an engineering that can be completed in as little major and past Vice President of as two semesters. Scholarship for the PTK Honor The new programs are: Society. An active member of • Emergency Medical Technician QCC’s Engineering Club, Mr. • Nursing Assistant Bleakney is headed to Worcester • Pharmacy Technician Polytechnic Institute as an aspiring • Phlebotomy/EKG Technician. automotive engineer. These new programs allow students to gain quick entry into employment in the healthcare field. Classes are offered on nights and weekends to allow for flexible scheduling and credits are stackable with options to earn credits toward a complementary program.

22 President’s Report 2013 32 QCC Expertise Encourages Kids in STEM

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Bigonahy’s head! According to Professor Bigonahy, Mathematics) education plays an important role in “It’s never too early to interest children in science! the U.S. and at QCC, educators and administrators These are some of my next students!” The Children’s believe that getting students excited about STEM School curriculum for this age group includes hands can never happen too early. on exploration of science.

In November, Dadbeh Bigonahy, Professor and As students graduate to the K-12 level, QCC has some Coordinator of Engineering and Sciences, held a of the most comprehensive and effective outreach special lab for a group of children from QCC’s Early programs in the country. After-school and in-school Robotics Clubs led by Professor Betty Lauer have Childhood Education Children’s School (pictured served more than 5,000 enthusiastic students above left). Children ages four and five had their since 2002. first lab with Professor Bigonahy. The children investigated basic science concepts including Thanks to multiple funders, QCC’s programs are the electricity, air and magnification of samples including only ones in the region that are free of charge to a spider’s leg, an onion skin and hair from Professor underserved students.

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Respiratory Care Students 33 Receive Scholarships

The Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care has awarded two QCC students $1,000 scholarships each, at their annual meeting on September 18 in Sturbridge.

The students, Heather Madison of Worcester (pictured above, at left) and Jessica Grenham of North Grafton (at right) are both sophomores and were selected based on scholastic achievement, letters of recommendation and an essay. The pool of applicants was exceptionally large this year; Ms. Madison and Ms. Grenham were standouts in a highly competitive field.

34 QCC’s PTK International Honor Society Donates to ALS Foundation Sue Mailman, Owner and President of Coughlin Electrical Contractors Adds Expertise to Board In May, PTK made a $7,500 donation to the ALS Champion One of the newest Foundation Board members, appointed in Fund at UMass Medical School. November 2012, is Susan Mailman. PTK collectively selects charitable Ms. Mailman is the Owner and President of Coghlin Electrical causes and raises funds throughout Contractors, Inc. and Coghlin Network Services, Inc. in Worcester, the year to satisfy the honor society’s Massachusetts. Ms. Mailman has distinguished herself as an active, requirement of public service. engaged participant and has been named Chair of QCC’s Capital Campaign Committee.

24 President’s Report 2013 36 QCC Pilots 37 Smartpen Training At the 25th Annual Postsecondary PTK International Honor Disability Training Institute in Society Reaches Five-Star Level June, Dr. Lori Corcoran, Dean of QCC’s Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Special Populations, presented a poster session on new technology Honor Society achieved the distinguished Five-Star Chapter in use by Special Populations Development Level. The Five-Star Level recognizes QCC’s chapter as at QCC - the Smartpen. The one of the most distinguished and active chapters in New England. presentation titled “Developing an Only eight of 58 chapters in the New England states, have achieved Effective Training Infrastructure to the five star level. Promote the Smartpen as a Tool PTK International Honor Society is the largest honor society in for Persistence” was co-authored by Laura Rosen, Coordinator of American higher education with 1,250 chapters on two-year and Disability Services and Dr. Lori community college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Corcoran. Germany, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Currently, the Smartpen is used Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, by students at QCC who need the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More assistance with note taking. than two million students have been inducted into PTK since its The technology allows the user founding in 1918. to record spoken words and QCC’s PTK chapter has more than 800 students eligible to join PTK synchronize them with notes. this year. Pictured above is David Lauzon, Pictured above, PTK’s April 2013 Induction - the largest group of QCC student veteran using the Smartpen. students in the college’s history - 109 honor students!

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New Governance 38 Model Piloted

One of the major accomplishments of the 2012 – 2013 year is the piloting of a new Governance Model at QCC, developed by a cross-functional team and vetted through multiple campus forums.

In the academic setting, “collegiality” and “consensus building” are traditional methods for decision making - particularly

around curricular topics. “I see basic community leadership, cultural Reconciling this traditional model organizations, faith communities, high growth with QCC’s strategic focus on “rapid industries, other levels of education… the point is response” and cross-functional that this is a very, very broad-based wave and if we work at it, this wave will get bigger and bigger team work has been critical to and bigger and wash over Worcester all the way ensuring progress. to Lake Quinsigamond, helping Worcester to be all Additionally, transparency in the that it can be.” processes of decision making has 39 – Co-chair Dr. Deborah Harmon Hines helped to maintain a spirit of trust and cooperation at QCC between Champions Event Recognizes the faculty and administration. Community Support In June, the QCC Foundation Board of Directors held a launch event for its new advocacy and support group called the “QCC Champions.” Held in the Harrington Learning Center, the event drew a broad array of individuals external to QCC into a new, diverse and far-reaching community of support for the College.

The new group is co-chaired by Dr. Deborah Harmon Hines and Paul Kennedy. Nearly 100 Central Massachusetts residents attended.

26 President’s Report 2013 Career Ladders Gain Momentum 40 in Second Year of Funding

The MA Community Colleges and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda (MCCWDTA) grant, now in its second year of funding, has given legs to six new certificate programs at QCC. The new programs allow for greater flexibility in class scheduling for students who must incorporate education into an already full schedule.

Students can either transfer into degree programs or immediately enter the workforce. Enrollment for the new certificate programs has been increasing steadily since their introduction.

41 QCC Students Awarded Grainger Scholarships In July, W.W. Grainger, Inc. awarded its Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship to QCC student Joel Herrie (top) and in October, a second scholarship was awarded to Scott Phillips (bottom).

The Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program awards financial assistance for tuition and books to final-year students, who are also veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and who are earning associate degrees or certificates in an industrial trade. In addition to financial support, the scholarship awards a customized Westward® toolkit filled for the graduating student’s skilled trade area of expertise.

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42 Gateway to College Program Celebrates First Graduating Class In May, the Gateway to College Program celebrated its first graduating class. Four students were recognized for earning a high school diploma by taking college classes at QCC. Pictured above, left to right are graduates Steven Price, Taylor Conway and Shawn Johnson, (missing: Jessica Ansley) who all received their high school diplomas in front of family, friends, program staff, and faculty.

The Gateway to College Program supports students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out by allowing them to complete high school graduation requirements on the QCC campus.

Governor 43 Appropriates $3M for QCC This year, QCC has been awarded an additional $3M in performance based funding from Governor Deval Patrick for its many strengths including graduating the largest class in QCC history - 1,315 students in May 2013. The announcement was made in June.

28 President’s Report 2013 44 QCC Becomes SmokeFree!

In September, the passage of a landmark policy for QCC to become SmokeFree, campus-wide, at all locations was instituted.

The initiative was started several years ago by a student in the Respiratory Care program, completing her Senior Project. Veronica Gates, a 2010 graduate, proposed the initiative after discovering in a survey, conducted for her project, that more than 70% of current QCC students who smoked wished to quit.

The senior-project evolved into a full-scale plan to turn QCC into a smoke-free campus necessitating petitions, meetings with Academic Deans and the Student Senate, speaking in front of faculty and staff at an All College Council meeting and completing a fully realized proposal for the All College Forum.

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QCC’s 50th Anniversary 45 Materials Archived Online

QCC has archived a large amount of material covering its first 50 years.

Important items now saved for posterity include vintage yearbooks from the 60’s and 70’s, scrapbooks, photos and video files.

For a glimpse of QCC’s history, visit www.qcc.edu/50th-celebration.

BUSINESS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HUMANITIES EDUCATION HEALTHCARE social sciences MATH 47 QCC Receives $90,000 from DHE Funding for Internal Academic Continuation of Successful Vision Projects 46 Areas Reorganized QCC received $90,000 in Performance Incentive Funding (PIF) for FY13 from the Department of Higher Education (DHE) designed QCC has recently reorganized its to support activity in public colleges and universities that will academic areas creating the following advance “Vision Project” goals. schools: the School of Business, QCC’s Vision Project activities include the highly successful Future Engineering and Technology; the Focus program and Accuplacer preparation; an articulated high School of Humanities and Education; school math course that counts as completion of developmental the School of Healthcare; the School math and includes testing in the high schools; and creation of an of Public Service and Social Sciences; on-campus math corridor to facilitate pilot testing of self-paced and the School of Math and Science. alternatives in developmental Math.

30 President’s Report 2013 48 QCC Faculty Host International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Math

In March, Mathematics Faculty Steve Zona and Carol Rinaldi hosted the 25th annual International Conference Robotics Club competes on Technology in Collegiate 49 at World Championship Mathematics (ICTCM) in Boston. The QCC Robotics Club competed in the VEX Robotics World The conference focused on specific Championships in April. The QCC team, comprised of six students technology and innovations for from the club traveled to Anaheim, California for the 2013 competition. mathematics learning. More than 850 The team competed against approximately 50 international teams. educators from all over the world attended. QCC President Dr. Gail The Robotics Club raised funds to cover the cost of the trip with Carberry gave welcoming remarks bake sales and other events. The QCC Robotics Team, pictured and faculty Denise Robichaud and above, left to right: Matthew McLaughlin, Nicholas Benson, Autumn Andreana Grimaldo both presented Kubiak - Team Captain and (rear) Vongchith Chan. Missing: Katie at the conference. Cunningham and Michael Bonin Jr.

President’s Report 2013 31 50 QCC Celebrates 50 Years of Educating the Community

CC was established in 1963 to provide access to high quality, affordable education to residents of Central Massachusetts. In its first 50 years, QCC has provided thousands of Q men and women opportunities for a first-rate education, personal growth, entry into the workforce, transfer to bachelor level programs, and personal and cultural enrichment. Today QCC celebrates its ability to continue to provide a first-rate education that is affordable yet highly relevant. As an institution, QCC continues to redefine, re-invent and improve itself year after year. The quality of a QCC education is reflected daily in our students many successes and achievements. Faculty, staff, students and alumni celebrated QCC’s 50th anniversary with an outdoor barbecue in the afternoon and an evening event on September 30. Plans for additional celebratory events are underway as QCC triumphantly moves into its next half century!

32 President’s Report 2013 Meet the first ten Guardians

Iris Cotto Eric Dunphy

— Class of 1997 — — Class of 1977 —

Youth Librarian, Vice President/Principal, Worcester Public Library Vital Emergency Medical Services

“Quinsigamond “QCC moved me is where it all along the path of my began for me.” chosen endeavor.”

atch for additional Guardians to be announced in the coming months. Fifty Years of Guardians will honor 50 QCC alumni who represent the spirit of the College’s mascot, the Wyvern. As Wthe Wyvern was the guardian protector of its community, so too are the QCC Guardians. Their relationship with QCC has enabled them to transform their lives, and their communities, for the better. To learn more about the 50 Years of Guardians program, or if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else who embodies the spirit of a QCC Guardian, please visit 50Guardians.com.

President’s Report 2013 33 Meet the Guardians

Ron Josephson Sandra Laney

— Class of 1970 — — Class of 1992 —

Owner, Program Officer, Power Guide Marketing, Inc. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Apogee Power Sources, Inc.

“I give QCC credit for “I am hugely indebted to providing me with the Quinsigamond. It completely foundation I needed to changed the trajectory get into Raytheon.” of my life.”

Watch for additional Guardians to be announced in the coming months. Fifty Years of Guardians will honor 50 QCC alumni who represent the spirit of the College’s mascot, the Wyvern. As the Wyvern was the guardian protector of its community, so too are the QCC Guardians. Their relationship with

34 President’s Report 2013 Meet the Guardians

Florence LeClair Miguel Lopez

— Class of 1978 — — Class of 1992 —

Care Coordinator, Sergeant, Emergency Room, Worcester Police Department UMASS Memorial Medical Center “QCC not only has an eye “When I went to QCC, on the world, bridging I learned the theory behind communities, but it is what I’d been practicing for also leading the way in the last six years.” workforce development.”

QCC has enabled them to transform their lives, and their communities, for the better. To learn more about the 50 Years of Guardians program, or if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else who embodies the spirit of a QCC Guardian, please visit 50Guardians.com.

President’s Report 2013 35 Meet the Guardians

Michael O. Moore Tammy Murray

— Class of 1988 — — Class of 1992 —

State Senator, Registered Occupational Therapist, D-Millbury representing the Worcester Public Schools Second Worcester District

“…with the school’s networking “ The college was and collaborations, I could my first higher education get into any other opportunity. It’s where college or university.” I received a solid academic foundation.”

36 President’s Report 2013 Meet the Guardians

Brenda Safford Shawn Sanders — Class of 1998 — — Class of 1995 —

Director, Business and Office Technology Teacher, YWCA of Central Massachusetts Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School

“Attending QCC was “I was a decent a priceless experience. student at Bay Path Faculty helped me but I blossomed believe in myself.” at Quinsigamond.”

President’s Report 2013 37 Board of Trustees QCC Stacey DeBoise Luster, Esq. – Chair financials Miguel A. Lopez – Vice Chair Matilde Castiel Linda A. Cavaioli College Resources Ronald E. Josephson – Elected Alum Rosalie P. Lawless – Appointed Alum uinsigamond Community Edward H. Moore QCollege managed its financial AiVi Nguyen, Esq. resources well in 2013. It has invested Amy M. Pierce – Student Trustee wisely in its aging infrastructure and John W. Rodriguez is actively seeking ways to mitigate Kristina M. Spillane space constraints at its main West QCC Foundation Boylston Street campus through Board of Directors the aggressive pursuit of satellite Laurance S. Morrison – President locations to shorten the distance to Dr. Jacqueline C. Diggs – Vice President higher education so as to meet the James J. Hoogasian – Treasurer tremendous demand for its services. Jeannie Hebert – Clerk/Secretary Dr. Gail E. Carberry – President, QCC At the same time it has maintained Jean E. Axline a reasonable level of reserves to Maurice J. Boisvert provide a buffer in the event of Jesse M. Caplan unforeseen events. By any measure, Brian Chandley the various financial ratios have Jack Cutone Michael C. DeLuca shown college’s net asset position Eric M. Dunphy is strong. Roland A. Gauthier * Deborah Harmon Hines James H. Harrington* Ronald E. Josephson Susan M. Mailman Albert E. Maykel, Jr. Linda A. Maykel David Ojerholm

* Lifetime Director

38 President’s Report 2013 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets for Fiscal Year 2011-13

06/30/13 06/30/12 06/30/11 Variance 2012-13 Operating Revenues: Tuition and fees 40,132,445 37,689,806 33,812,903 2,442,639 Less: scholarships and fellowships (19,337,524) (18,147,103) (15,733,311) (1,190,421) Net tuition and fees 20,794,921 19,542,703 18,079,592 1,252,218

Federal grants and contracts 22,213,636 17,172,547 16,115,110 5,041,089 State grants and contracts 3,936,205 3,430,528 3,058,861 505,676 Private grants and contracts 547,294 653,246 603,309 (105,952) Auxiliary enterprises 4,744,192 4,835,162 4,519,458 (90,970) Other income 857,885 753,182 731,056 104,702

Total Operating Revenue 53,094,133 46,387,368 43,107,386 6,706,765

Operating Expenses: Educational and general Instruction 36,001,398 30,772,747 27,015,322 5,228,651 Public Service 157,745 142,825 121,154 14,920 Scholarship and fellowships 1,235,323 1,562,710 2,137,173 (327,387) Academic support 4,355,110 4,320,096 4,733,768 35,014 Student services 9,085,091 8,552,103 7,996,073 532,988 Institutional support 8,475,466 8,697,361 7,688,971 (221,896) Operation and maintenance of plant 4,607,964 4,333,686 5,333,749 274,278 Depreciation 1,586,227 2,083,904 2,649,174 (497,677) Auxiliary enterprises 4,294,930 4,284,899 3,939,522 10,031

Total Operating Expenses 69,799,254 64,750,331 61,614,905 5,048,923

Operating Loss (16,705,121) (18,362,963) (18,507,519) 1,657,842

Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses): State Appropriations, net 16,990,666 17,609,052 17,032,385 (618, 386) Net Investment Income (loss) 19,829 26,498 34,252 (6,670) Donations 137,365 114,789 75,300 22,576 Other non-operating income/expense 145,218 78,188 41,538 67,030

Net Non-Operating Revenues 17,293,078 17,828,527 17,183,474 (535,450)

Gain Before Other Revenues, Expenses 587,957 (534,436) (1,324,045) 1,122,393

Capital Appropriations 6,250 330,750 117,218 (324,500) Private gifts for endowment purposes – – – –

Total Other Rev, Expenses, Gains, and Losses 6,250 330,750 117,218 (324,500)

Increase in Net Assets 594,207 (203,686) (1,206,827) 797,893

Net Assets: Net Assets, Beginning of Year 32,166,263 32,369,949 33,576,776 (203,686) Net Assets, End of Year $ 32,760,470 $ 32,166,263 $ 32,369,949 $ 594,207

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“In this season of goodwill, we express our gratitude for your support and your friendship in the meeting of our mission of educational opportunity and quality service to residents of Greater Worcester County.”

Sincerely, Gail E. Carberry President